February 28th

February 28, 2013

The Carl Albert State College Vikings returned to the friendly confines of Ival Goodman Field on Wednesday afternoon and took a pair of games from the University of the Ozarks junior varsity.
The Vikings took the opener 8-1, then defeated the visitors 13-1 in a five-inning, run-rule contest.
The Vikings will return to action Saturday as they hit the road for 1 p.m. doubleheader against Seminole State College.

February 28, 2013

BARTLESVILLE â€” The Poteau Spirit Center had several gymnasts compete in Sunday's Superstar Invitational.
All four Silver Excel athletes placed in the top 15 in all-around. In the age 10-11 division, Michaela Wolf was eighth, Shyanne Hutchison was 10th and Keegan Hudlow was 14th. Cheyenne Wilbourn was third in all-around in the age 6-9 division.
In Level 4, Holly Bowman was fourth, Anniston Baker was seventh, Skylee Maynard was ninth and Allison Blagg was 11th in all all-around.
Level 1 and 3 gymnasts get ribbons for participating.

February 28, 2013

In 2005, Danny â€śThe Doctor ofâ€ť Love and Joe Gregory invited me to come to The Downtown Cafe in Heavener to have coffee with them at 5 a.m. I went and sat at a big, round table with Raymond â€śThe Mayor of Hodgenâ€ť Ellis, Dick Roberts, Donnie â€śKillerâ€ť Killion, Joey Yandell, Lonnie â€śLonzoâ€ť Renick and George â€śThe Senior Statesmanâ€ť Bailey.
Now, I was the youngest, and I talked way to much for the older Mr. Bailey. I also accidentally parked in his spot, and sat in his chair. I was quickly asked to move or he would do it for me.

February 27th

February 27, 2013

A career-high 21 points from Myeisha Williams wasn't enough for the Carl Albert State College Lady Vikings in their 72-64 loss to the Northern Oklahoma College-Tonkawa Lady Mavericks in the first game of Tuesday night's doubleheader at Mick Thompson Fieldhouse.
A strong 40-18 second half proved to be the difference for the 12th-ranked NOC-Tonkawa Mavericks in their 68-38 win over the Carl Albert State College Vikings in the second game.

February 27, 2013

February 27, 2013

The buggy drawing that took place a couple of weeks ago at Wister was a huge success. I did not get my hands on all the winners' names, but I do know that Brad McMillin won a gun from J.R.â€™s Pawn and Gun.
We also gave away a couple of guns provided by Wister Pawn and Gun and Poteau Pawn and Gun. I really appreciate all the people who made this possible for all the kids at Wister who will be helped by this fundraiser.
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February 27, 2013

Thursday's Carl Albert State College home softball doubleheader against Northeastern Oklahoma A&M has been canceled. No make-up date has been scheduled.
The Lady Vikings' next games are scheduled to be a road twinbill against Western Oklahoma State College beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday in Altus.

February 27, 2013

Last weekend was a rough one on LeFlore County high school basketball teams. When we woke up Thursday morning, there were 15 teams left. However, now weâ€™re down to three teams â€” the Talihina teams and the Spiro Bulldogs.
Only the Golden Tigers are still on the winnerâ€™s-bracket side. They will play for the Class 2A Area Tournament title, and a trip to state, Friday night in Wilburton against Preston â€” which was the team they beat in both the area finals and state finals in 2011 when they won the Class 2A State Tournament.

February 27, 2013

February 27, 2013

Several students at the Poteau Spirit Center got the good news this month that they were named Stars of the Month.
Three PSC cheerleaders who were so honored were Makaylee Wilson, Graicey Dorsey and Emily Rodriguez.
Eight PSC gymnasts were named Stars of the Month â€” Billie McNatt, Lucky Athey, Samantha Osterhout, Abbey Long, Piper Akins, Madelyn Long and Kaylee Hogrefe.